Market Risk Manager

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and 
cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

As a Market Risk Manager, you will be instrumental in managing and mitigating market risks associated with derivatives trading at FalconX. Your experience in derivatives risk management and understanding of regulatory environments will help FalconX effectively serve global institutional clients through effective risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of market risks, particularly
  those related to derivatives products across FalconX’s relevant entities, clients and
  trading activity
• Trend Analysis: Analyze market trends, price movements, and regulatory
  developments to assess their impact on the company's risk position, escalating to the
  appropriate stakeholders as needed back on market changes
• Risk Metrics Development: Develop and implement risk metrics and monitoring tools
  tailored to the derivatives portfolio across FalconX’s relevant entities, clients and trading
  activity
• Stress Testing: Perform stress tests on the derivatives portfolio to evaluate its
  resilience under adverse market conditions
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, particularly
  those affecting derivatives trading, and update practices accordingly
• Reporting: Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management, highlighting key
  exposures and trends

Required Qualifications:

• 10-16 years of experience in market risk management, with significant exposure to 
  derivatives trading is a must. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Experience working at a major bank or in the crypto firm is strongly preferred
• Good to have experience in Cryptocurrency/blockchain/web3 or Defi.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bonus: Experience working with an NFA or CFTC regulated entity

Success:

• Risk Mitigation: Effectively manage market risks, ensuring the firm's financial stability
  and operational resilience.
• Regulatory Excellence: Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing
  compliance risks.
• Strategic Insights: Provide actionable insights to inform risk management strategies
  and support decision-making

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

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